Whewweee!!

Man, does time ever fly! I had no idea it had been so long since I have posted on here! Sorry guys!! But, I did say that I didn't know if I would have the stamina to keep up with this thing!!

Well, I don't really have anything witty or interesting to write about. Life has been ridiculously busy, as I noticed many others are feeling as well! Let's see what news I have to report:

1. I just learned that beginning in August of 2009, the Montgomery GI Bill is changing for post 9/11 veterans. The new program sounds very exciting and I hope the beginning date to the new benefit stays on track. Basically, the new GI Bill is changing so that it covers full cost of tuition (paid directly to the school on a person's behalf), it will give a monthly stipend that nationwide averages $1400, and a yearly stipend of $1000 for books and fees related to school. That is the full benefit available if a person served for 36 months or more since 9/11/01. If a person has served less than 36 months, the benefit is adjusted by percentage increments based on the total time served. The really good news about this new benefit is that, unlike the current GI Bill, there is no mandatory pay-in amount that could make you ineligible for the benefit if you opted out of paying (which I did because I am a big dummy and couldn't predict how valuable paying $1200 in one year could potentially be in the long run). I have to pull out my records and see just how many months after 9/11 I served to see what percentage of benefit I may qualify for.

2. To add to my official nerd status, I received a notification from my school that I have earned a place on the Academic Honors List. If I can stay on the path that I am on now, I have the potential to graduate Summa cum Laude (3.9-4.0 gpa), Magna cum Laude (3.7-3.89 gpa), or Cum Laude (3.5-3.69). Because I have no idea what those words mean, I looked them up (just in case anyone else was wondering what the heck this all really means) and here is what I found:
Summa cum Laude translates to mean "With Highest Praise"

Magna cum Laude translates to mean "With Great Honor"

and Cum Laude translates to mean "With Praise"

I would be absolutely thrilled to end up with any of those Honors, but am just striving to do the best that I can do.

3. My sweet, precious, and most adorable daughter is going to be 2 years old on Thursday. In so many ways, I can't believe she is already going to be 2. In alot of ways, I can't believe she is only going to be 2. I'm not trying to infer that my child is gifted, but she blows me away, sometimes, with just how intelligent she really is. But then again, look at who her parents are!! ;}

And did I mention how cute she is?!! Here's a picture to remind you!! :)

4. Leo, Holly and I are headed to Michigan for the long holiday weekend. My cousin is getting married and my whole family is going to be there (my dad's side of the family, that is). I get to see my Mom, Dad, brother and nephew also! I am so excited to hang out with everybody and hopefully there will be some relaxation going on too!!

Well, I hope everyone has a great holiday weekend, as well!! I'll miss you all! Take care:)